Cronin's Key: Cronin's Key Series, Book 1

NYPD Detective Alec MacAidan has always been good with weird. After all, his life has been a string of the unexplainable. But when an injured man gives him cryptic clues, then turns to dust in front of him, Alec's view on weird is changed forever. Cronin, a vampire Elder, has spent the last 1,000 years waiting for Alec. He'd been told his fated one would be a man wielding a shield, but he didn't expect him to be human, and he certainly didn't expect that shield to be a police badge.

Dim Sum Asylum

Senior Inspector Roku MacCormick of the Chinatown Arcane Crimes Division faces a pile of challenges far beyond his human-faerie heritage - snarling dragons guarding C-Town's multiple gates and exploding noodle factories. After a case goes sideways, Roku is saddled with Trent Leonard, a new partner he can't trust, to add to the crime syndicate family he doesn't want and a spell-casting serial killer he desperately needs to find.

Fish Stick Fridays

Deacon Reid was born bad to the bone with no intention of changing. A lifetime of law-bending and living on the edge suits him just fine, until his baby sister dies and he finds himself raising her little girl. Staring down a family history of bad decisions and reaped consequences, Deacon cashes in everything he owns, purchases an auto shop in Half Moon Bay, and takes his niece, Zig, far away from the drug dens and murderous streets they grew up on.

The Necromancer's Dance: The Beacon Hill Sorcerer, Book 1

Angelus Salvatore is the only necromancer in all of Boston, and his name is whispered warily by the undead and fellow sorcerers alike. He and his brother Isaac are the lone survivors of an attack by an army of the undead, in which Angel used a spell so powerful it forever marked his place in history. Now, years later, Angel struggles to balance his career as a teacher of the higher magical arts, his role as big brother, and a tenuous relationship with an Elder vampire from the local clan.

For the Love of Caden

Caden Fournier has everything: Money, fame, and an international business that's skyrocketing. But the one thing he really wants, money can't buy: Love. When fate puts him in the path of a speeding semi, Caden meets handsome paramedic Kellan Brady. Kellan Brady has been waiting for his mate for as long as he can remember. Always wanting the fairytale of true love, he ends up instead with an injured and angry Frenchman pinned in his BMW. If they can get past their rocky start, can the two men build a relationship?

Murder and Mayhem

Former cat burglar Rook Stevens stole many a priceless thing in the past, but he's never been accused of taking a life - until now. It was one thing to find a former associate inside Potter's Field, his pop culture memorabilia shop, but quite another to stumble across her dead body.

The Lightning-Struck Heart

Once upon a time, in an alleyway in the slums of the City of Lockes, a young and somewhat lonely boy named Sam Haversford turns a group of teenage douchebags into stone completely by accident. Of course, this catches the attention of a higher power, and Sam's pulled from the only world he knows to become an apprentice to the king's wizard, Morgan of Shadows.

Dirty Kiss, Book 1

Cole Kenjiro McGinnis, ex-cop and PI, is trying to get over the shooting death of his lover when a supposedly routine investigation lands in his lap. Investigating the apparent suicide of a prominent Korean businessman's son proves to be anything but ordinary, especially when it introduces Cole to the dead man's handsome cousin, Kim Jae-Min.

In the Middle of Somewhere: Middle of Somewhere, Book 1

Daniel Mulligan is tough, snarky, and tattooed, hiding his self-consciousness behind sarcasm. Daniel has never fit in - not at home in Philadelphia with his auto mechanic father and brothers, and not at school where his Ivy League classmates looked down on him. Now, Daniel's relieved to have a job at a small college in Holiday, Northern Michigan, but he's a city boy through and through, and it's clear that this small town is one more place he won't fit in.

Hexbreaker: Hexworld, Book 1

New York copper Tom Halloran is a man with a past. If anyone finds out he once ran with the notorious O'Connell tunnel gang, he'll spend the rest of his life doing hard time behind bars. But Tom's secret is threatened when a horrible murder on his beat seems to have been caused by the same ancient magic that killed his gang. Cat shifter Cicero is determined to investigate the disappearance of one friend and the death of another, even though no one else believes the cases are connected.

Lord Mouse

Scoundrel by nature and master thief by trade, Mouse is the best there is. Sure, his methods may not make him many friends, but he works best alone anyway. And he has never failed a job. But that could change.

The Alpha King

The Kingdom of Askara has been torn apart by conflict for centuries, where humans exist as subservient beings to their werewolf masters. Legend says it will only be able to heal itself when an Alpha King and a pure omega are mated and crowned together, but a pure omega hasn't been born in over a thousand years. Luca is an Alpha-heir eagerly awaiting the choosing ceremony on his 25th birthday and the gifts granted by whichever omega he mates.

HIM

Jamie Canning has never been able to figure out how he lost his closest friend. Four years ago, his tattooed, wisecracking, rule-breaking roommate cut him off without an explanation. So what if things got a little weird on the last night of hockey camp the summer they were 18? It was just a little drunken foolishness. Nobody died.

Broken

When Theodore Davenport decides to switch his mundane job for a career, he walks into Holden House Publishing with enthusiasm and determination to succeed. As he settles into his new role, makes new friends, and dreams of making it to the top, everything is going to plan. Until he meets James Holden, CEO of Holden House.

Fair Game

A crippling knee injury forced Elliot Mills to trade in his FBI badge for dusty chalkboards and bored college students. Now a history professor at Puget Sound university, the former agent has put his old life behind him, but it seems his old life isn't finished with him.

The Mystery of Nevermore: Snow & Winter

It's Christmas, and all antique dealer Sebastian Snow wants is for his business to make money and to save his floundering relationship with closeted CSU detective Neil Millett. When Snow's Antique Emporium is broken into and a heart is found under the floorboards, Sebastian can't let the mystery rest. He soon finds himself caught up in murder investigations that echo the macabre stories of Edgar Allan Poe. To make matters worse, Sebastian's sleuthing is causing his relationship with Neil to crumble, while at the same time he's falling hard for the lead detective.

The Long Way Home

Ever since the accident that cost him his job on the Seattle police force, Kevin Quinn has been living with psychic abilities he refers to as the 'gift that keeps on taking'. His attempts to use his talents to help the police have been met with limited success. Yet, when teenage boys start going missing from the beach cities of Southern California, Kevin gets on a plane.

Crossroads

After divorcing the woman he'd been with since he was 17, Nick Fuller is starting over. He owns the restaurant of his dreams, and he's determined to meet new people, find new passions, and experience life to its fullest. Easier said than done - that is until he meets his new neighbor, Bryce Tanner. Neither man has ever wanted another guy, but there's a connection between Nick and Bryce from the start - a spark they can't deny.

Off Base: Out of Uniform, Book 1

After trading the barracks for a fixer-upper rental, Navy SEAL Zack Nelson wants peace, not a roommate - especially not Pike, who sees things about Zack he most wants to hide. Pike's flirting puts virgin Zack on edge. And the questions Pike's arrival would spark from Zack's teammates about his own sexuality? Nope. Not going there. But Zack can't refuse.

Sinner's Gin: Sinners, Book 1

There's a dead man in Miki St. John's vintage Pontiac GTO, and he has no idea how it got there. After Miki survives the tragic accident that killed his best friend and the other members of their band, Sinner's Gin, all he wants is to hide from the world in the refurbished warehouse he bought before their last tour. But when the man who sexually abused him as a boy is killed and his remains are dumped in Miki's car, Miki fears death isn't done with him yet.

Adulting 101

Nick Stahlnecker is 18 and not ready to grow up yet. He has a summer job, a case of existential panic, and a hopeless crush on the unattainable Jai Hazenbrook. Except how do you know that your coworker's unattainable unless you ask to blow him in the porta-potty?

How to Howl at the Moon

Sheriff Lance Beaufort is not going to let trouble into his town, no sir. Tucked away in the California mountains, Mad Creek has secrets to keep, like the fact that half the town consists of "quickened" - dogs who have gained the ability to become human. Descended on both sides from Border Collies, Lance is as alert a guardian as they come

The High King's Golden Tongue

Prince Allen has trained his entire life to follow in the footsteps of his illustrious mother, who has made their kingdom one of the wealthiest and most influential in the empire. For the past few years he has trained to become the new consort of the High King. The only thing no one prepared him for was the stubborn, arrogant High King himself, who declares Allen useless and throws him out of court.

Single Malt: Agents Irish and Whiskey, Book 1

Eight months after the car crash that changed everything, FBI agent Aidan Talley is back at work. New department, new case, and a new partner. Smart, athletic and handsome, Jameson Walker is 12 years his junior. Even if Aidan was ready to move on - and he's not - Jamie is off-limits. Jamie's lusted after Aidan for three years, and the chance to work with San Francisco's top agent directly is too good to pass up.

Publisher's Summary

When his Uncle Mortimer died and left him Hoxne Grange, the family's Gilded Age mansion, Tristan Pryce became the second generation of Pryces to serve as a caretaker for the estate, a way station for spirits on their final steps to the afterlife. Tristan is prepared for challenges, though not necessarily from the ghosts he's seen since childhood. Determined to establish Tristan's insanity and gain access to his trust fund, his loving relatives hire Dr. Wolf Kincaid and his paranormal researchers, Hellsinger Investigations, to prove the Grange is not haunted.

Skeptic Wolf Kincaid has made it his life's work to debunk the supernatural. After years of cons and fakes, he can't wait to reveal the Grange's ghostly activity is just badly leveled floorboards and a drafty old house. More than a few surprises await him at the Grange, including its prickly, reclusive owner. Tristan Pryce is much less insane and much more attractive than Wolf wants to admit, and when his team releases a ghostly serial killer on the Grange, Wolf is torn between his skepticism and protecting the man he's been sent to discredit.

I enjoy Rhys Ford's work, and note that the publisher has matched her up with Tristan James yet again. I enjoy his narration-to a point, but what I don't enjoy are his pronounciation errors. He has made errors in EVERY SINGLE audiobook I have heard narrated for Rhys Ford. In this book he's added 'esses' where they should not be- 'Servants quarters' became "Servantses", he did the same with so many other words it actually pulled me out of the story, which is really unfortunate. What I find worse than narrator errors is the fact they are never picked up by whoever proof listens for the publisher. After all the hard work the author and narrator have put into the product, its damn lazy to diminish a product at the last hurdle.

Suffice to say. This was great fun, M/M paranormal. The premise was quite Scooby-Doo. A haunted Grange, a team of paranormal investigators, and a dastardly ghost. The Grange's owner just happened to be hot, single and perfect for Wolf Kinkade, who headed the team of investigators. What followed was a bit spooky, hot and sweet. A good listen, but I would rather have fewer narrator errors.

It's okay, but not much happens. And the main plot point of his family wanting to get the Grange isn't answered at all. The characters are not really all that likable. Wolf is just unalterabley smarmy. Tristan is a bit better, more sympathetic, but still a bit one dimensional.

**AUDIO REVIEW**<br/><br/> After his Uncle Morty died, Tristan is left Hoxne Grange. His other uncle, or rather his auntie, wants The Grange, so tries to prove Tristan is insane. For Tristan can see ghosts, talks to them, indeed, they check into The Grange for 3 days. Wolf KIncaid is sent to disprove what Tristan says. But immediately he feels the Grange is different. And when his team inadvertantly releases a deadly ghost, Wolf has to set aside his beliefs, and help Tristan.<br/><br/>This was brilliant! I Loved it. The ghosts, the drama, the love that springs from all that! I got a few twists very early, one that isnt revealed til the epilogue, I got that! I did! I'm rather pleased I did, can you tell??<br/><br/>Anyway, a fabulous story, with spooks and sceptres, cooks and hosuekeepers, wolfhounds and jack russels, this story will grab you, and not let you go. The relationship between Trs and Wolf is hot off the charts, but it builds, quickly, but its not an intsalove thing. It grows as the troubles at the Grnage grow, adding to the tension in the book.<br/><br/>Tristan James narrates, and he does an awesome job. I love his work, and he is fast becoming an auto buy if I find him as narrator. His ability to tell a tale, add all the "pictures"(for want of a better word) that you make yourself while READING is astounding. His voice is low and deep, and crystal clear. His voices of the characters is clear and definative, so there is no mistaking who is talking. The way he tells of Winifred and her coming and going is brilliant! <br/><br/>I should like to go back and READ this one at some point. I'm trying not to read and listen but this one warants it. I want to see if the same pictures pop in my head as I read, as they did while listening.<br/><br/>5 stars for the book, and 5 for the narration.

If you could sum up Fish and Ghosts in three words, what would they be?

Fun, exciting, romantic

What other book might you compare Fish and Ghosts to, and why?

I really can't, that's why I enjoyed it so much. The author has a really unique idea here and I absolutely loved it. It's of just as high quality as her other books but, as much as I loved the Sinners Gin saga, this seemed so much more believable to me (I know, ludicrous given the premise) and I loved it from the first word. Rhys Ford is definitely becoming my favourite (if not already is) m/m author.

What does Tristan James bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

I honestly couldn't say as I haven't read the book. I know that I love his pacing, delivery and he really does keep me hooked on the story and makes it so easy to follow. My house seems very odd when I'm not hearing his voice at the moment as I've listened to him pretty much non-stop for the past month reading various Rhys Ford stories so for me the pairing of this performer and author is cemented in my head as the norm and I'm not sure I could listen to a Rhys Ford book without hearing his voice anyway.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Any conversation between Tristan and his housekeeper. I much prefer her to the female matriach in Sinners Gin as she seems much more rounded and three dimensional. She's really well written and helps brings real depth to the story.

Any additional comments?

I loved all the Sinners Gin books, I really did, but this book is brilliant and I can't wait to get the next one. The reading of it is sublime and it just feels like the author has really progressed and their talent just shines through in this. I can honestly say that you'll find something to enjoy in any of Ford's stories and James' performance of it, but of you're a first time to either of them then this is the book to start off with. Excellent leads, strong supporting characters, a really intriguing premise and a FLAWLESS performance from James - you can't go wrong!

Absolutely! I love Rhys Ford as an author and Tristan is one of my favorite narrators.

Who was your favorite character and why?

In the audio version it was Wolf - Tristan makes his voice very rumbly and seductive - very enjoyable to listen to.

What does Tristan James bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

As was said in a previous review - Tristan could read the phonebook and it would sound sexy! He is so easy to listen to - audio candy!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No - but only because I wanted to savor it.

Any additional comments?

I can't wait for Duck Duck Ghost to come out next - pretty please!

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Tams (TTC Books and more)

JUSTIN, TX, United States

05/03/15

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"A different kind of Ghost busters."

If you could sum up Fish and Ghosts in three words, what would they be?

Spooky.. Sexy... Hysterical

What other book might you compare Fish and Ghosts to and why?

Definitely the Cole McGinnis series, Wolf and Cole both have the same dry, sarcastic, slap stick sense of humor.

Which scene was your favorite?

The entire book was my favorite scene! I did really laugh my ass off though when Wolf woke up after a drunk night with the dog stretched out over his chest, instead of a softer, sexier Tristan.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Something slightly spooky this way comes.

Any additional comments?

Tristan Price has a keen eye for ghosts, he's been seeing and communicating with them since he was a child. The only place he ever felt comfortable in his own skin, found solace, was at Hoxne Grange with his uncle Mortimer. When Mortimer dies and leaves the estate to young Tristan, his beloved relatives make it their mission in life to prove Tristan is bat shit crazy. The task of proving Tristan's questionable state of mind falls on Wolf Kincaid, the owner and lead investigator of Hellsinger Investigations, paranormal researchers. It's not that Tristan doesn't believe in the concept of ghosts and hauntings, it's that he knows all too well that the majority of the time, the haunting is a hoax. Not so much this time around.<br/><br/>​After spending just a few hours at Hoxne Grange, Wolf is certain of two things. Tristan may be a bit eccentric, but he's not crazy, sexy as all get out, but not crazy. The attraction is mutual, immediate and almost magnetic in its intensity. While they both fight it for a while, Tristan far harder than Wolf, it gets to a point where it almost seems like the house is pushing them into each other's arms. Trying to figure out whether or not they should pursue said attraction is the least of this twosomes troubles. Hoxne Grange goes from a friendly ghost hotel to the haunted mansion in a matter of hours and the malevolent spirit that now roams the halls recognizes Tristan's unique ability, and she wants in. <br/><br/>Rhys Ford's wicked sense of humor is present and accounted for in the hauntingly sexy, delightfully funny story. Wolf Kincaid is this larger than life presence that swoops into Tristan's world and really just turns it upside down. And while the attraction was intense and immediate, the connection took a little while to develop. Wolf is a skeptic by nature, knowing that there is the possibility of spirits and such, but being shown more often than not that what people claim to be, to see, is a farce. Tristan has never met anyone life Wolf Kincaid. The man is a force of nature, storming into Tristan's repetitive life and making him want things he never thought he was worthy of. They balance each other in the oddest way.<br/><br/>Narrated by Tristan James who has one of the most amazing voices. The man could read me my grocery list and I swear I would hang off of every word. His voice is melodic and entrancing and he has this way of capturing the soul of a character right down to the odd little quirks and characteristics of that person and bringing them out in his narration. Add his voice to Ford's uniquely detailed storyline and what you have is a work of art for your senses. The writing as always is amazing, layered with rich characters and intermingling storylines full of passion, intrigue and an almost hysterical sense of humor that is trademark Rhys Ford. <br/><br/>Fans of Fords books and James works will, of course, love this little gem. If you are new to either or both and you enjoy ghost stories with an edge, sexy guy on guy action, paranormal romance and a whole lot of wild, ruckus humor, you'll love this book!

And I could listen to Tristan James read a phone book and enjoy the experience. Probably my favorite narrator.

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Orlando

Murrieta, CA, United States

20/01/15

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"I'm looking forward to the rest of the series"

I really loved Tristan's confidence. He knows he's seeing ghosts in his home and he's completely sure it will all work out in the end. And it does. Great book, buy it!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

JC

Jax, FL

26/09/14

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"Stellar narrator, writing could be better."

Would you consider the audio edition of Fish and Ghosts to be better than the print version?

I don't have the print version, but since I bought this title specifically because it was narrated by Tristan James, then I'd have to say I prefer the audio version. I did buy the ebook at the same time as the audio version because of whisper sync, but I haven't even opened it.

Would you recommend Fish and Ghosts to your friends? Why or why not?

Probably for people who like the author or those who want something like the show Supernatural with an m/m romance aspect.

What does Tristan James bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Everything. He brings everything. This wasn't an especially interesting story, the flowery descriptions during the sex scene and the epithets used instead of character names (referring to Tristan as 'the blonde' for example even after he and Wolf have known each other for awhile) was somewhat annoying but Tristan James' narration made the book bearable. I've gone through enough Rhys Ford books by now to know that her writing just isn't my cup of tea, but Tristan James and his sultry voice is addictive to listen to so he remains on my auto-buy list.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The epilogue when Wolf 'hired' the ghost cook. I don't know, just felt sorry for her.

Any additional comments?

Nada.

4 of 5 people found this review helpful

AJ

24/01/15

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"Great start but got bored"

Way too much greasy detailed sex and not enough story. Wrong genre for me I guess. Overall pretty disappointed with the result.

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Kenny

26/10/14

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"this was very cute"

I love it... was very very cute book.. i hope he does another one but with more of wolfs family ......

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

John

MS

12/08/15

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"Sloppy"

I will admit this is my first purchase in this genre; so, did not know what to expect. Having never read straight "romance" or Jackie Collins-type books, I was a little surprised by the jarring turns into basic badly written porn. Most of the book is sort of a ho hum comically written ghost hunters story until it suddenly veers to graphic sex. If it had been written in anything close to a realistic sexual relationship vs a gay porn video, it would have been more erotic.

Performance-wise, most of the characters are competently voiced with the exception of the effeminate voice used for Trystan (sp?). To me, nothing in the text leads one to think his character would sound more like the women's voices used for the book.

Also can't say the 2 characters on the book cover are what I'd personally believe accurately portrayed the 2 main male characters.

4 of 6 people found this review helpful

VHB

CA

12/06/15

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"Grea story_lukewarm Narrating."

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

may be .... was not trill with the narration.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I like both main Characters.

How could the performance have been better?

the main characters sound it the same ... there were no distinction.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

o really enjoy the time spend with the 2 main characters

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

MostlyHarmless

FL, USA

01/07/17

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"A was hoping to like this more..."

This is my third (and likely last) go at a Rhys Ford book and something is just not doing it for me. I really liked the premise (same as with her other books), but neither the plot nor the relationship between the MCs was doing it for me. There is 'insta-lust' followed by dancing around each other for a few chapters, then MCs finally have sex and 10 minutes later they are picking out the China... I just wasn't feeling it, which made the sex scenes fall flat despite nothing being wrong with those per se. I noticed a similar pattern with the other two book by the author that I've read.

Tristan James is one of my favorite narrators, but I found myself having to go back and re-listen because I was loosing interest and was not paying attention.

Also, perhaps a small pet-pieve, but it was driving me nuts - one the the MCs was constantly referred to as 'the blonde' throughout the book, which I found supremely annoying and just plain weird, as we already know the guy and he's got a name, etc..

I really wish I liked this book better :( but I guess Rhys Ford's writing style is just not doing it for me despite the fact the I am intrigued by the descriptions of most of her books....

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